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Today in History: Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Spain Today

7/3/2025

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On July 3, 2005, same-sex marriage became legal in Spain following the enactment of a law passed by the Cortes Generales, the country's bicameral legislative body. This landmark decision marked Spain as one of the first countries in the world to recognize marriage equality, significantly advancing LGBTQ+ rights.

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On July 3, 2005, same-sex marriage became legal in Spain following the enactment of a law passed by the Cortes Generales, the country's bicameral legislative body. This landmark decision marked Spain as one of the first countries in the world to recognize marriage equality, significantly advancing LGBTQ+ rights.